Larry Bird's children are working hard to outshine their father. Image Source: Social Media.
Larry Bird, a name every basketball fan has on the tip of their tongue who talks about the NBA. Furthermore, Larry, who retired, was also ranked as the greatest Boston Celtics player in 2018. Likewise, being the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie, MVP, Finals MVP, All-star MVP, Coach and Executive of the Year, Larry has created an unforgettable image of himself.
If we could talk about Larry, 100s of working days would never be enough. Besides, everything is on the internet. But did you know Larry as a father and a husband? Nicknamed ‘Larry Legend,’ he has been married to Dinah Mattingly since 1989. The pair welcomed two kids, Mariah Bird and Connor Bird, together. Similarly, Larry welcomed a daughter, Corrie Bird, with ex-wife, Janet Condra.
Therefore, here we shall talk about Larry Bird’s children, Corrie, Connor, Mariah, and their whereabouts.
Larry Bird’s Three Kids With Two Wives
Aforementioned, ‘The Hick from French Lick,’ Larry Legend welcomed three kids with wives, Janet Condra and Dinah Mattingly. Larry married his first wife, Janet, in 1975 and was married for less than a year.
Larry-Janet’s conjugal resulted in a daughter, Corrie Bird, in 1977. Similarly, Larry shared vows with Dinah Mattingly in 1989 and adopted two children, Mariah and Connor Bird.
Now, getting into details about Larry Bird’s children?
Larry Bird’s Eldest Daughter, Corrie Bird
The former Bird couple, Larry and Janet Condra welcomed their first and only daughter, Corrie Bird, on August 14, 1977, in Brazil, Indiana, United States. The highschool sweethearts parted ways before Corrie was born.
Larry Bird’s daughter, Corrie, seems a successful individual who worked as a manager of the Family Medicine Department at AP&S Clinic. Furthermore, according to Corrie Bird’s IMDb, she married Trent Batson on 17 May 2008. There are no further details on Bird’s daughter, but she still lives a glorious life away from the spotlight.
Despite curating privacy dearly, Corrie Bird came into the spotlight now and then. Corrie, who played basketball during her high school years, did not receive any father’s cards. An article published in 1993 made a great fuss as it stated Larry Bird’s ex-wife, Janet, ignored his daughter, Corrie’s multiple requests to attend festivities at Boston Garden.
Moreover, Janet accused Larry of ‘not being much of a dad’ and revealed that the adoption upset her much.
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Larry Bird’s Son, Connor Bird, Was Adopted.
Aforementioned, Larry Bird adopted a son and a daughter with his wife, Dinah Mattingly. Larry Bird’s son, Connor Bird, appeared on events with his parents as a child and garnished his interest in basketball. However, during the growing age, Larry Bird’s kid started getting into legal trouble and was arrested multiple times.
According to TMZ, Conner was arrested in 2013 after allegedly trying to hit his girlfriend with his car. According to the Indiana University campus police, the claimed victim confessed that Connor chucked a cell phone at her during an argument. Furthermore, a witness claimed Bird began to chase the girl trying to run her over.
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Bird’s Adopted Daughter Mariah Bird Is An Event Manager
Considered as the NBA’s most valuable player and coach of all time, Larry Bird’s children are all set to spread their charm. Following their hard work, Bird’s adopted daughter, Mariah Bird, is all set to fly as the manager of Event Activations and Venues.
Graduating with honors from Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, Mariah served as an intern with PS&E. She later joined the team as Event Coordinator and Special Projects for PS&E.
Besides being a manager, Larry Bird’s daughter, Mariah, also obtained her real estate license. Well, Bird organized several significant events in the Fieldhouse and is already working to ramp up for the 2021 weekend.
Larry Bird’s children are living individually, trying to make a name of their own. Therefore, let’s hope they succeed, and we get to hear more updates soon.
Name Meaning- Corrie, Mariah, Connor
The name Corrie means seething pool; or ravine and has an English origin. Moreover, Connor means “Lover of Wolves’ and has an Irish origin. Similarly, Mariah is of American origin which means Bitter, Or From The Sea.
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